This is not one of the Missouri Highway Patrol guns from 1952 because it is a 4 screw from about 1956. I just picked it up from my FFL transfer buddy and it looks a lot better than I thought it would. Below is a quick snap shot to post for now. The non-relieved targets are period correct as is the box. The end label has the 4 overwritten by a 5, probably because S&W did not have a label for a 5" Combat Masterpiece. Serial numbers all match on the butt, barrel flat, cylinder and yoke, plus in white grease pencil on the bottom of the box. White outline rear sight. K274386. This is a righteous gun but I've never heard of one. I sent for a letter as soon as I won this lot (~7 Apr.) so I am waiting to hear the definitive word. I would definitely like to hear from the experts, or anyone else, about this thing. From what I understand this is a pretty rare gun.
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